Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Hayden, ID?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 30.8% of gross income.
Hayden rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Idaho state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Idaho cities have lower median rent than Hayden, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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Can a physical therapist afford rent in Hayden, ID?
Median rent in Hayden is $2,277 a month. A typical physical therapist in Idaho earns about $88,742 a year, which makes that rent 30.8% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Hayden?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Idaho (~$88,742/yr) supports up to $2,219 a month in rent. Hayden's current median rent is $2,277/mo, which is $58/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Hayden?
At an hourly equivalent of about $43 an hour, a physical therapist in Idaho works roughly 53.4 hours a month to cover Hayden's median rent of $2,277.
Where is rent cheaper than Hayden for a physical therapist?
Nearby Idaho cities with lower median rent include Kuna ($2,245/mo), Star ($2,244/mo), Kuna ($2,236/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.